Last update: Nov 2026 11M

Cost of Living in Cuba

Name: Cuba
Address: CU

Across Cuba, living costs for one person average $1,277 a month, including rent and utilities, which take more than a third of the total. Other living expenses average about $26 a day.

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🇨🇺 Cuba

Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Cuba

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Cuba actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Average monthly costs for a single person come to about $1,277 including rent across Cuba.

$1,277 /mo

Estimated average monthly cost for a couple: $1,745 including rent across Cuba.

$1,745 /mo

Average monthly costs for a family of three come to about $2,212 including rent across Cuba.

$2,212 /mo

Living costs in Cuba vary widely – from $185 in the most affordable city to $1,549 in the most expensive one, spanning a $1,364 range across 17 cities.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.55 CUP 133

$3.03 CUP 72.6

$10.09 CUP 242

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$24.58 CUP 590

$16.52 CUP 396

$68.8 CUP 1,652

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.61 CUP 159

$5.08 CUP 122

$7.11 CUP 171

Cappuccino

$1.65 CUP 39.71

$0.51 CUP 12.25

$3.37 CUP 80.9

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.76 CUP 42.27

$1.23 CUP 29.49

$3.07 CUP 73.7

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.12 CUP 26.77

$1.01 CUP 24.33

$2.03 CUP 48.67

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.02 CUP 48.57

$1.01 CUP 24.29

$5.06 CUP 121

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.41 CUP 57.9

$1.38 CUP 33.06

$3.69 CUP 88.6

Milk (1 liter)

$2.82 CUP 67.7

$2.06 CUP 49.39

$4.12 CUP 98.8

White Bread (500g)

$1.20 CUP 28.79

$0.59 CUP 14.05

$2.00 CUP 47.99

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.01 CUP 48.17

$1.01 CUP 24.33

$3.04 CUP 73.0

Eggs

$3.30 CUP 79.2

$1.19 CUP 28.47

$4.94 CUP 119

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.81 CUP 139

$2.54 CUP 61.0

$18.48 CUP 443

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.29 CUP 127

$2.34 CUP 56.2

$8.15 CUP 196

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.04 CUP 265

$3.78 CUP 90.7

$14.56 CUP 349

Apples (1kg)

$4.15 CUP 99.7

$1.81 CUP 43.40

$6.11 CUP 147

Banana (1kg)

$1.12 CUP 26.86

$0.54 CUP 13.08

$1.51 CUP 36.20

Oranges (1kg)

$1.81 CUP 43.45

$0.99 CUP 23.74

$3.96 CUP 95.0

Tomato (1kg)

$1.93 CUP 46.35

$1.01 CUP 24.27

$2.83 CUP 68.0

Potato (1kg)

$1.96 CUP 47.03

$0.94 CUP 22.54

$3.43 CUP 82.4

Onion (1kg)

$2.53 CUP 60.7

$1.01 CUP 24.28

$3.74 CUP 89.8

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.98 CUP 23.56

$0.42 CUP 10.02

$1.04 CUP 25.06

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.95 CUP 22.71

$0.52 CUP 12.48

$1.14 CUP 27.45

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.19 CUP 76.6

$2.95 CUP 70.7

$3.93 CUP 94.3

Wine (Bottle)

$9.67 CUP 232

$3.77 CUP 90.5

$11.90 CUP 286

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.72 CUP 41.30

$0.82 CUP 19.71

$2.93 CUP 70.4

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.21 CUP 53.0

$0.76 CUP 18.17

$3.99 CUP 95.8

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.21 CUP 5.16

$0.54 CUP 12.89

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$19.72 CUP 473

$29.58 CUP 710

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.24 CUP 53.7

$1.77 CUP 42.38

$3.19 CUP 76.5

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.38 CUP 9.15

$0.95 CUP 22.87

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$20.11 CUP 483

$15.08 CUP 362

$20.11 CUP 483

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.23 CUP 29.62

$0.98 CUP 23.51

$1.37 CUP 32.91

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$68.9K CUP 1.7M

$66.5K CUP 1.6M

$73.9K CUP 1.8M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$74.3K CUP 1.8M

$65.7K CUP 1.6M

$80.9K CUP 1.9M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$37.50 CUP 900

$30.59 CUP 734

$56.1 CUP 1,346

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$35.07 CUP 842

$15.03 CUP 361

$40.07 CUP 962

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$229 CUP 5,501

$149 CUP 3,580

$254 CUP 6,089

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$38.43 CUP 922

$10.26 CUP 246

$39.53 CUP 949

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.74 CUP 306

$9.89 CUP 237

$14.84 CUP 356

Cinema Ticket

$0.98 CUP 23.56

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$116 CUP 2,785

$95.9 CUP 2,301

$202 CUP 4,845

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$13.4K CUP 322.4K

$10.8K CUP 260.1K

$17.7K CUP 425.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$46.50 CUP 1,116

$20.36 CUP 489

$66.2 CUP 1,588

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$35.13 CUP 843

$24.54 CUP 589

$49.07 CUP 1,178

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$72.4 CUP 1,738

$45.09 CUP 1,082

$90.2 CUP 2,164

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$72.6 CUP 1,743

$28.32 CUP 680

$106 CUP 2,549

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$327 CUP 7,840

$206 CUP 4,944

$539 CUP 12.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$456 CUP 10.9K

$217 CUP 5,201

$788 CUP 18.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$858 CUP 20.6K

$588 CUP 14.1K

$1,176 CUP 28.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$603 CUP 14.5K

$408 CUP 9,789

$984 CUP 23.6K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$352 CUP 8,441

$294 CUP 7,063

$387 CUP 9,300

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$344 CUP 8,267

$294 CUP 7,066

$381 CUP 9,138

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$35.85 CUP 860

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

9.38

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: November 1, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Cuba $1,277

Accommodation & Living

$456 35.7%

Monthly Utilities & Internet

$302 23.6%

Groceries & Markets

$241 18.9%

Eating Out

$111 8.7%

Clothing & Footwear

$102 8%

Sport & Entertainment

$40 3.2%

Getting Around

$25 1.9%

Cost Breakdown

National average salary: $37. With average costs at $1,277, it doesn’t cover a typical monthly budget. Expats and remote workers with foreign income benefit most.

Expect to spend about $231 monthly on groceries. Dining out at a mid-range restaurant averages $28 for two.

In Havana (capital), expect about $862 per month, while Florida offers the lowest costs at $185 – which city you pick has a tangible effect on the budget.

Cost Highlights

Overall cost of living ($1,277) is 6% below the global median of $1,352.

Average rent ($381) is 43% below the global median of $664.

Dinner for two at a restaurant ($28) is 40% below the global median of $47.

Public transport ($23) is 30% below the global median of $33.

Good to know

🕒 Local time

10:44 10:44 AM

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

10,985,974

💱 Currency

Cuban Peso CUP $

📈 Exchange rate

100 CUP = 4.17 USD

100 CUP = 3.71 EUR

Exchange rates and currency converter

By City in Cuba

Lowest

Highest

Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Artemisa	48897	27	$527	$574	$1,194	$1,242	18.16	9.12
2	Bayamo	225567	71	$791	$1,498	$1,691	$2,684	191.89	1.3
3	Cayo Coco	-	59	$760	$1,223	$1,481	$2,143	30.56	8.15
4	Cienfuegos	150404	45	$534	$946	$1,204	$1,845	58.45	4.77
5	Florida	53200		$185	$185	$535	$535	102.18	4.17
6	Havana	2141993	41	$598	$862	$1,368	$1,932	116.33	9.33
7	Las Tunas	168645						253.23	5.23
8	Mayari	29259	72	$805	$1,510	$1,567	$3,398	245.82	2.47
9	Palma Soriano	74930	75	$702	$1,549	$1,468	$2,174	24.29	2.19
10	Placetas	39615	59	$496	$1,240	$1,044	$1,685	198	29.21
11	Puerto Padre	34086	66	$1,112	$1,382	$2,467	$2,692	129.81	4.17
12	Sancti Spíritus	108127						84.06	6.25
13	Santa Clara	216056	46	$556	$959	$1,270	$1,918	58.06	11.31
14	Santa Lucia	-	61	$887	$1,272	$1,810	$2,344	203.38	7.77
15	Santiago de Cuba	433099						155.22	5.85
16	Varadero	27170	56	$557	$1,172	$1,231	$1,913	279.18	7.86
17	Yaguajay	13827	58	$800	$1,211	$1,556	$2,190	104.74	27.88

Cuba Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

Mobile

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Fixed Broadband

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Cuba - Frequently Asked Questions

Cuba offers a variety of value depending on your lifestyle and location. For many travelers and long-term visitors, daily essentials and local meals can be surprisingly affordable, while imported goods or urban areas may stretch a budget. Expat and digital nomad arrangements that blend home base with occasional travel can find balance by choosing neighborhood hubs with affordable housing and reliable wifi. Cost of Living in Cuba tends to favor simple, locally sourced routines, especially when you stay flexible and plan ahead. Tip: Map out a flexible weekly plan, mix street food with local markets, and test a few co-working spaces before committing.

Daily life in Cuba centers on neighborhood variety, so a thoughtful housing search matters. Seek modest apartments or rooms in areas with reliable wifi and easy walkability, such as parts of Vedado or Miramar, while Old Havana offers historic charm if you’re OK with nightlife buzz. Food options range from street stalls to small cafeterias, with markets a good way to keep meals affordable by buying seasonal produce. For transport, you’ll use buses, shared taxis, and the occasional classic car ride – each with its own cadence and delays. Errands can take a little longer in busy days. The Cuba living cost varies by city and season, so plan with flexibility. Tip: Map out a rough weekly plan and test a few local spots before committing.

Quality of life in Cuba grows from daily rhythm, social ties, and a practical budget that prioritizes essentials and experiences. Use a simple framework: divide your month into housing, food, transport, and flexible fun, then adjust weekly rather than after a month. Seasonality affects crowds and availability, so target shoulder periods for smoother housing hunts and calmer co-working spaces. Neighborhood fit matters – choose areas with reliable wifi, local markets, and easy access to transit. Practical savings come from cooking, buying staples locally, and sharing resources with peers. Tip: keep a small cushion for unexpected delays and build a short, repeatable routine to settle in fast.

Cuba covers a wide cost spectrum. As of 2026, monthly expenses run from about $185 in budget-friendly smaller cities to $1,549 in the priciest areas. The gap is big enough to meaningfully affect lifestyle for anyone on a fixed income.

As of 2026, living expenses in Cuba span $185 to $1,549 monthly. Which city you choose has a big effect on your budget.